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Peso Chart The Easy Way

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Mazatlán Life....................................................................05Welcome to Mazatlan.......................................06Essentials Phone Numbers...................08Tide Chart.....................................................................................09

Org. & Donations..................................................11Mazatlán Map 12-13Calendar of Events 14Classifieds 16

BENEFITS OF CONSUMING BEER by Steven Backman

”FREE” LEARNING FOR YOUby Orlando Gotay

-MAKE ME AN OFFER by Lesley MartinsonStop being a LANDLORD and start being INVESTOR! What does that mean?

-COOKING IN MEXICO by Christine Yerbic

-THE LOVE DOCTORS by Michael & Phyllis Giammatteo

-ROUTINE MEDICAL CHECK - UPS by Hospital Sharp

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-STRANGER IN PARADISE by Mazatlán Jack“Chillin`in the hood”

-THE AHH OF MAZATLÁN by C. Michaels “What´s in name anyway?”

-MEAT ASIDE by Adriana Toledo “An alternative Semi-vegetarian, vegetarian and vegan guide to Mazatlán at Soriana”

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We have the right to reject or edit all submissions and ads as we see fit.Mazatlan’s Pacific Pearl is published monthly by Michael J. Veselik, Reg. 540998, Publisher, since 1992.Total or partial reproduction of any of the

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Yes we are still here; pushing through our 24th year of serving Mazatlan ALL YEAR ROUND. We have had our ups and downs as my friends and advertisers have also. Mazatlan has been in an up-ward growth and building phase for the last couple of years, creating a lot of excitement.

OUR STAFF On the front line; sales department, head designer, collection guy and my right hand manager are all Mexican Nationals. There have been some changes with our writing staff, we have added professional Nationals for their expertise in the fields they represent, and of course our writers that you are familiar with, will continue to contribute their expertise and zany articles that entertain you.

PESO TO DOLLARYou find most places have lifted prices a little to combat the inflation that we are going through, in order to stay alive and pay their employees. The Pearl is in the same boat, three years ago the peso was around the 9.8 rate to the dollar since then it has moved to 18-19 rates. (I feel the Canadian Dollar is getting short changed against the Dollar/Peso.) The point is we make pesos and have lost

over 50% purchasing power against the dollar....in essence we pay twice now for every product that is tied to the dollar as a commodity. Pork, meat, paper, and just about everything that is sold to the states is based on the almighty dollar. What I am getting at, if you love your store/restaurant/service/bartender/waitress/ please don’t chastise them for price increases, they don’t make the decisions. In reality the NAFTA is forcing almost everyone to conform to a security of equality for all 3 nations, but not addressing the workers salary. I know a lot people that are struggling to pay the rent and still have just enough pesos left over for food on the table, so please just be kind.

LOOKING AHEADSpice it up; yep that’s what we are going to do this year. From educating foreigners on the process of getting all the required papers to start a business to getting a Mexican drivers license and other fun factual information.

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An alternative semi-vegetarian, vegetarian and vegan guide to MazatlánAt Soriana

Meat Aside By Adriana Toledo Don’t forget to drop me a line at [email protected] with any comments or suggestions you might have.

Hey guys!

It is that time of the year where some of you snow birds might start coming this way by the end of the month so let me fill you in on a couple of recent updates.So the Food Park has closed, not so sure of how that happened but turns out it had to shut down for a condos building to be constructed. Seriously? Does Mazatlán really need more buildings? Who is behind this? It certainly has to be someone who is not thinking about us locals for it is impossible to buy a property in our own hometown at ludicrous prices with the income of an average working person. But back to what concerns this column, it is also very sad to see a family area of young local entrepreneurs being shut down. Even more so to see the vegan taco stand go. I sure am going to miss the yummy hibiscus quesadillas (Pinterest better not let me down).

On the good news side, I am sooooooo soooooooo happy to announce we finally have vegan “dairy” products in one of the big grocery stores: Soriana!!!You can get mozzarella slices, shredded mozzarella, mozzarella and herbs slices, American style slices and shredded cheddar cheese, ranch and thousand island dressing and grape seed, original and reduced fat veganaise. ALL IN ONE PLACE!!!Ok, so these products aren’t on the cheap side but let me tell you, it is sooo worth saving a few extra pesos to indulge yourself in the heavenly creamy gooeyness. I have tried other brands before and these ones are so much better.If I may give you a personal recommendation… stay away from the reduced fat veganaise! No bueno!

BENEFITS OF CONSUMING BEER

By Dr. Steven Backman Dr. Steven Backman is an American-licensed chiropractor in his 9th year in Mazatlán. Don’t suffer pain any longer.Call at 916-75-00

When people come to visit Mazatlán or they live here, people think of beer. WE have Pacifico here in our town. Many restaurants and locals serve beer. There are depósitos around town where you can buy beer. Beer is everywhere. Over consumption of alcohol is not a good thing. This article is going to talk about the health benefits of drinking beer (in moderation). I am not advocating the consumption, or should I say the over consumption of beer. There are many health benefits of consuming beer. I will give you 12 reasons. There is much info on the internet where you can find the studies and additional benefits.

1. Unlike other forms of alcohol, beer has been shown to make the kidneys healthier and reduce the chance of kidney stones.

2. Beer has fiber so it helps with digestión. Dark beer is better tan light beer for this.

3. Beer with lower LDL or bad colesterol due to the fiber.

4. Beer is a good source of Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12.

5. Bones are stronger from the silicon in beer.

6. This beverage has ingredients that help fight insomnia. Remember we

are talking about moderation.7. A benefit of drinking beer is a

reduction in your chance of a heart attack.

8. Beer helps to reduce blood clot formation.

9. There are memory benefits to beer. Beer drinkers show less cases of Alzheimer´s disease and dementia.

10. Two beers a day have been shown to reduce anxiety and work related stress.

11. The barley in beer improves circulation, joint pain and boosts your immune sysytem. If you heet up beer in a doublé boiler and add a Little honey, the beer will help with the congestion of a cold.

12. There are skin benefits to drinking beer.

Now you have a reason(s) other than a hot day with a cold beer tasting cold, good and refreshing to drink one. Enjoy and drink in moderation.

Kids in Mexico celebrateHalloween.....Please watch out for them.

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Thursday 6: In Situ: "Sinaloa artists intervention" - a group of Sinaloa artists have been selected for their diverse styles and vision. From Los Mochis: Alejandro Alvarez, Clemente Pérez, Eduardo Sánchez Encinas. From Mazatlan: Arody García, Carlos Z, Manuel V. Carlock. Galeria Angela Peralta [upstairs from the theatre] 7 p.m., free, everyone is welcome.

Friday 7: Concert Dúo: Otoño Porteño: a violin [Nina Farvarshchuk] and a piano [Jesús Eduardo Pérez] duo will entertain you with music inspired by Manuel de Falla, Astor Piazzolla, José Nin, Pablo Sarasate, Fritz Kreisler and Aram Kachaturyan. 7 p.m., $150 CH

Thursday 13: Ballet - Historias en Puntas -Imaginación, fuerza y movimiento. Under the artistic direction of Guillermo Carrillo and Zoila Fernández [La Escuela Municipal de Ballet] dancers perform scenes 'stories on pointe' from various popular ballets such as Sleeping Beauty, and Alice in Wonderland. 7 p.m., free with ticket. CH

Friday 14: José Miguel Rivera in concert: the piano recital will include composers Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Rachmaninoff and Liszt. A Mazatlaco, José is one of Mexico’s most respected pianist and receives concert invitations from all over Mexico and the United States. 7 p.m., $100. CH

Friday 28 and Saturday 29: Mazatlan Beer Fest/Festival de Cerveza Artesanal - Convention Centre, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. You can buy tickets at the

door on the day of, for $120. To buy online, go to urboz.com, click on the icon showing "expos y festivales” and scroll to Oct. 28 and 29. All live bands to be confirmed as well as microbreweries and various food stations. Times and prices can change so please follow on FB or call 667 136 6555.

Tuesday November 1: Callejoneada del Dia de Muertos, Day of the Dead parade: the celebration of this important night (research claims this day has been honoured for 3000 years in Mexico) begins in the Plazuela Machado, around 8 p.m. You'll see people dressed as skulls, skeletons and Catrinas. Wear a costume [don’t forget the all-important make-up] and join the parade! Donkeys pull a cart loaded with free beer that is tossed into the waiting crowds. The route is small and stays in the streets of Centro. It starts on Constitución in the Machado,

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Ballet, Beer Festival, 15th Anniversary of the Symphony Orchestra, Day of the Dead Celebration, ArtWalk, Piano Concert (The Angela Peralta Theater [APT] is located on Carnaval, in Centro; the box office is open from Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m; on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Expect to pay in pesos. Casa Haas [CH] is located on the corner of Heriberto Frias and Mariano Escobedo. Tickets for Casa Hass, even if it’s a free event, must be obtained at the box office of the Angela Peralta. Things change, new events get added, keep connected and current by visiting MazatlanLife.com often.)

(La Tramoya, Casa del Caracol, Hotel Melville, El Recreo) turn left at Venus, then onto Sixto Osuna (Museo Arqueológico, then left again at Venustiano Carranza (Museo de Arte, Angelina’s Latin Kitchen), then onto Romantia de la Peña (Colegio Sinaloense) left on Heriberto Frias and ends on Libertad at the Angela Peralta. Many of the shops and galleries in Centro remain open so you can pay respect to their lively altars. This is a night when everyone quietly utters, "we see you." Before the parade (around 7 p.m.) there is another huge celebration inside the Angela Peralta Theatre. This year's theme is La Revolución de los Muertos. Organizers are promising 300 artists [dancers, actors, musicians] on 20 different multi-tiered stages. On Monday October 31 two free tickets per person, will be issued at the Angela Peralta box office starting at 10 a.m. Be sure to experience this unforgettable night behind the red curtain.

Thursday November 3: 15th Anniversary of OSSLA - under the baton of Maestro Gordon Campbell he will conduct Sinaloa's Symphony Orchestra in a varied program. There will be music from Roger Bourland's opera La Paloma y El Ruiseñor, plus four other original pieces the composer is dedicating to OSSLA. The Maestro will also celebrate the music of Leonard Bernstein’s operetta Candide and the French composer, Francis Poulenc. 8 p.m., $50-$300. APT

Friday November 4: ArtWalk. This is a free self-guided tour through streets of Centro and a wonderful way to meet artists and see their studios. Now in its 12th. year, over 40 artists happily display paintings, photographs, tableaus, jewellery and all things creative. There’s never any pressure to buy, just enjoy, meet and greet. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. To plot your route through Centro go to: http://culturamazatlan.com/artwalk.

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If you are of “a certain age” you knew education as an activity that took place in er, classrooms. Bells rang, and one shuffled from room to room. At least that was part of my routine, a bit over 30 years ago at the U.S. Naval Academy.

It is a huge understatement to say that the Internet has revolutionized many things and education is certainly one. Early on, few schools provided online courses and perhaps not having the best caliber. Today, most accredited institutions of higher learning provide really great online courses, which of course, allow folks like you and I to go to school far away --without setting foot in a classroom.

I was intrigued by the possibilities that distance learning can provide, coupled with the Lifetime Learning Credit. Credits reduce your tax bill, dollar for dollar. Many folks complain about their tax bill, and paying money to Uncle Sam. What if I suggested that you might spend some of it (you would anyway) getting something in exchange of your choosing right away?

The credit allows you to save up to $2,000 per year on your tax bill. It is twenty percent of the first $10k in “qualified education expenses”--- to me, a 20% “gift” is a lot of

tacos. The student can be you, spouse or dependent. Courses can be to pursue a degree, a recognized education credential (neither is required) or to acquire or improve job skills (whatever that means). Virtually all accredited public, nonprofit, and private postsecondary institutions qualify. My favorite: community colleges. Some institutions outside the U.S. qualify as well; it is important to check ahead of time. At a minimum, tuition paid to the school counts as an expense to figure the credit. Sometimes, books and other items may be included, too.

Students do not have to be enrolled “full time”. A mere “half time” load for at least one “academic period” (whether that’s a semester, a quarter, or other school unit) is all that is needed.

Of course, there are limitations to the credit. For example, if you earn too much, the credit may be either reduced or not available. Still, it is a fantastic way to get some learning under your belt, or to help your spouse or dependent get the gift of education—from you and Uncle Sam. Brag about your newfound knowledge, cerveza in hand! IRS Publication 970, Tax Benefits for Education, has all the details.

WELCOME TOWelcome to Mazatlán, the Pearl of the Pacific, where the average temperature hovers around 82°F/28°C, the sun shines every day, and outdoors is the place to be. The activities this city has to offer will appeal to everyone. Here in the Sea of Cortéz, Mazatlán’s coastline beckons you to stroll along its numerous beaches, or its 10 kms of Malecón—seawall, or to hike to El Faro—lighthouse, the first highest natural lighthouse in the world.Beaches – All beaches in México are federal property up to high tide lines, and thus, public. Most of our beaches have lifeguards for your protection and warning flags that indicate by their color the condition of the water. Swimmers should know:BEACH SPORTS—try them all: para sail, kayak, boogie board, sail on a catamaran, jet ski, banana boat, shore fish, swim, body surf, play beach volleyball...or laze the day away under a palapa. Do as much or as little as you want. In the area of the Golden Zone: Playa Sábalos: Sábalo beach is on the north side of Valentino’s nightclub (castle like structure). Playa Gaviotas extends from Hotel Playa Mazatlán to El Cid Mega Resort. In the area of the Hotel Zone, you will see three islands rising offshore. Las Tres Islas: Wolf, Deer and Bird islands. Deer Island (center) has a small beach with great tide pools for snorkeling and can be accessed by boat cruises or catamaran.Isla de la Piedra – Stone Island is located at the southern end of the city and is actually a

península, but is easily accessible by taking a water taxi from the harbor This is a laid-back destination where you can walk, horse ride, or rent an ATV to explore the miles of undeveloped beaches, or hang out in one of the several open-air restaurants.Olas Altas means high waves.Located in Centro Histórico Old Town, Olas Altas is the starting point for the Malecón, the city’s seaside walkway and continues for 10 kms, up to Valentino’s. Shops, galleries and restaurants offer art, silver, souvenirs and great food.Playa Los Pinos: Between the Marine House and Fisherman’s Monument. Local fishermen sell their daily catches here in the

early morning or late afternoon.Playa Norte: North of Playa Los

Pinos, Playa Norte is a popular site to watch locals play beach

baseball and soccer.Playa Marlin: Along Avenida del Mar. Fresh seafood is served at beach side restaurants.Punta Camarón: The rocky point next to Valentino’s is a favorite with experienced

surfers who love this area’s biggest crashing waves.

North Beaches: Playa Bruja and Punta Cerritos—take any of the

buses marked “Cerritos” and you will find these more isolated beaches. Popular with surfers, it is also a great area for relaxing with good open-air restaurants serving delicious seafood.

SIGHTSEEING —Mazatlán is proud of its rich history, as evidenced by the many monuments throughout the city that have become landmarks to us all. The Fisherman’s

Monument is the most prominent, located on Avenida del Mar and Gutiérrez Nájera. The Sinaloan Family, looking towards the

future, is located near Valentino’s and was a gift to the city from our famous artist, Antonio López Sáenz, at the turn of the century.El Centro – Downtown is the original Mazatlán where you will see neo-classical architecture and the European influence of this port’s early settlers. Take a Sábalo Centro (green) bus that travels from the north of the city, to downtown. Visit the Cathedral, Central Market and Plaza Revolución.Centro Histórico –Old Town—Walk a little further south and west of Plaza Revolución and you will find Plazuela Machado and the Ángela Peralta Theater in Centro Histórico, the restored historic center of the city which now extends to many streets with new shops and restaurants. If you continue walking west, toward the sea, you will come to the seaside area known as Olas Altas, Mazatlán’s original tourist zone. Here you can visit the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Art and art galleries. If you are here on the first

Friday of the month between November and May, enjoy The Art Walk where you can tour the studios of local artists. Further along

Olas Altas, you can watch clavadistas—cliff divers, diving from the rocks, into tidal pools.

ACTIVITIESShop the Golden Zone: Handicrafts, silver jewelry, leather clothes, huarache sandals, handmade gold and silver jewelry, Mexican zarapes, hand-painted pottery, talavera flatware, fine wood sculptures, Mexican blankets and so much more are available in the shops of the Golden Zone.Restaurants & Nightclubs: Enjoy a different restaurant every night from local, succulent seafood to hot & spicy Mexican plates, to international fine dining. And the nightlife never ends. Happening clubs for those who like to party long and late, and romantic dance floors for easy listening and dancing. They’re all here. Sport Fishing: The local waters are teeming with Swordfish, Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna and Dorado. Farther north is the best fresh water bass fishing in México.

BEACH FLAGSBeach flags are important and should be adhered to, as they explain how dangerous the waters could be. Remember this safe tip:

Red Flag: Indicates a high hazard from swimming and/or currents.

Green Flag: Indicates a low hazard with calm conditions. Still exercise caution.

Yellow Flag: Indicates a medium hazard from moderate swimming.

White Flag: Indicates the presence of jellyfish. Extremely caution.

Mazatlán Ricardo Nierman sculpture, “La Gaviota” in front of Valentino’s

“Free” Learning for You By Or lando Gotay, Tax Attorney

Orlando Gotay is a California licensed tax attorney (with a Master of Laws in Taxation) admitted to practice before the IRS, the U.S. Tax Court and other taxing agencies. His love of things Mexican has led him to devote part of his practice to the tax matters of U.S. expats in Mexico. He can be reached at [email protected].

Lesley Martinson is the owner of Can American Int’l Real Estate and a 29 years licensed broker. For more information call at 669 120 0631 or US cel. 602 430 0027. Email: [email protected]

Make Me an Offer By Lesley Mar tinson

Stop being a LANDLORD and start being an INVESTOR! What does that mean?

Investors avoid the hassle of being a landlord. Marketing property, lease negotiations, coordinating insurance, book keeping, paying taxes, dealing with emergencies and so on.Investors do not worry about meeting the electrician, the plumber or the housekeeper, no emergency nights and weekends for this person! To do this requires having a reliable property management company to deal with all the above on the investors behalf.Investors who are represented by a professional make more money on rent and have a proven track record of their property rising in value more than a comparable property without representation. There are a few reasons for this...The manager is not emotionally tied to the property, it is their job to demand market value. Renters (and buyers) who see properties advertised by owners EXPECT do get a discount.The property has a better value based on the level of care and attention to timely repairs, maintenance and preventative measures that an absentee landlord is not capable of accomplishing.AND ..the best part of being an investor and not a landlord? PEACE of mind, time for family, your REAL career, retirement, travel and just over all LESS stress!Do yourself a favor and get a professional to do what they do best!

Canamerican International Real Estate is a full service -one stop shop. Call us today to inquire about your property needs!

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Altar of Dead, mexican tradition

The altar of the dead is a sacred Mexican tradition, where the living

ones honors the dead ones who visit them on 1 and 2 November. These are some of the elements

that stand on an altar of the dead.

CALAVERITASMade of sugar or choco-late and are the represen-tation of the deceased family.

CANDLES Represents the ascension symbol of love that guides the spirit soul to the altar.

GLASS OF WATER To quench the thirst of souls and strengthen their back.

FLOWERSThe cempasúchil flowers guide the spirits and represents the Earth.

INCENSE It represents the transition from life to death. Also use to send away the evil spirits.

BANQUET To celebrate the arrival of the spirits, the family cooks the favorite things that the deceased loved like alcohol, cigarettes and sweets.CRUZ

It represents the four cardinal points.

Dates: November 1 is dedicated to the offerings of deceased children and November 2, dedicated to deceased adults.

PAN DE MUERTORepresent the generosity of the host as well as the gift of the land itself.

COLORFUL PAPER It is the union between life and death

DISH WITH SALIt represents the Purifica-tion to not corrupt the soul.

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CONSULATES U.S. CONSULAR AGENCY IN MAZATLÁN. Playa Gaviotas 202, Local 10, across from Hotel Playa Mazatlán. U.S. Consular Agent Luis Ramirez. Notary Stamp $50 USD. Tel / fax (24 hr. emergency): (669)916-5889 email: [email protected] web: mexico.usembassy.gov. To call the American Embassy in Mexico City, dial 01-52-555-080-2000

CONSULAR AGENCY OF CANADA IN MAZATLÁN. La Marina Business and Life Commercial Center, Blvd. Marina Mazatlán 2302, Office 41. Consular Agent Wendy Hardouin. Tel:913-73-20, Fax:914-66-55. To call Canadian Embassy in México City dial: 01-555-724-7900. For after hours emergencies, dial: 01-800-706-2900.

FRENCH CONSULAR IN MAZATLÁNEryka Susana Bernal Chio. The office is at: Rio Baluarte #11 Esq. Arroyo Venadillo just pass the aquarium on your right.Phone # 669 981 1475

OTHER MAZATLÁN CONSULATES:Germany: 914-9310, 916-5980Denmark: 981-7642

PHONING HOME Free phone calls, internet computers and Wi-Fi access to the US and Canada as well as charging stations available at the Vineyard Church weekdays from 9:00 am-2:00 pm., Tuesday through Fridays. Hotels can assist with long distance calls and dialing direct.

MEXICAN PHONE CODES To call México from the USA/Canada:dial 011 + 52 + Area Code + 7 digit numberto call withing Méxicodial 01 + Area Code + 7 digit numberTo call a local cellphone from a cellphonedial 669 + 7 digit numberTo call from a land line to a cellphonedial 044 + 669 + 7 digit number

LONG DISTANCE (Through Operator) Domestic 020International 090Time 030Wake-Up Call 031Info - Domestic Directory 040Line Repair 050Cust. Service (Long Dist.) 055EMERGENCIES 0661-800 Numbers (not free)For numbers: 1-800 dial 001-880 1-888 dial 001-881 1-877 dial 001-882 1-866 dial 001-883

REPORT CREDIT CARD Where to report misplaced or stolen international credit cards in Mexico.Mastercard: 1-800-307-7309American Express:Travelers Checks: 001-800-828-0366Credit Cards: 001-800-333-3211VisaCredit Cards: 001-800-847-2911Collect: 001-410-581-9994Mastercard:Credit Cards: 001-800-622-7747Collect: 001-314-542-7111

CELL PHONES If you are a frequent visitor to Mazatlan or staying for an extended period, consider purchasing a cell phone here. For a very reasonable price (under $30 U.S.D) you can buy a cell phone and purchase minutes. Then you will have a local phone number. Get the clerk to set up the phone in English.

TOURIST SAFETYMaz Tourism Office DA for Tourists POLICEEmergency Assistance Tourist Police & others Traffic Police (Tránsito) State Police Federal Highway Police UTILITIESWater (Jumapam) Electricity (CFE) Gas Leaks

RED CROSS EmergencyMarina HospitalSHARP HospitalDel Mar Clinic San Martín ClinicMilitary HospitalDivina Providencia

FIRE DEPARTMENT(Av. Gabriel Leyva) (Av. Insurgentes) from cell phone

GOVERNMENT DEPTSPort Captain Immigration Office City Hall Customs Office Airport Police Municipal Bus Civil Registry (Marriage)

OTHERBus Station Baja Ferries Post Office

982-2404981-2204981-4137 / 4136982-2111981-1570 / 6109982-2088982-2997983-0478

982-8351985-0471981-2121

065981-3690913-1020986-7911983-1524984-4475981-2079982-4011

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Telcel *116 / Movistar *068

CATEDRAL BASÍLICABenito Juárez y Canizales Tel. 981-3352CHURCH OF CHRISTJuan de la Barrera #1401, Col. Olímpica Tel. 668-3159, Sunday 10-12, Wednesday 5CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (CHRISTIAN CHURCH)5 de Mayo y Melchor Ocampo Centro, English services Sun. at 9:00 a.m., Tel. 985-1607 November through AprilCRISTO REDENTOR LUTERANOCarvajal #1205 Sur Centro. 5:00 p.m Español, Tel. 981-3636HAR ZION CHRISTIAN MESSIANIC CONGREGATIONSat. 5p.m. Cerro Boludo 109. Lomas de Mazatlán. Cell (6691) 48-77-30. www.harzionweb.org

IGLESIA ADVENTISTA DEL 7o. DÍARío Evora y Trop. de Cáncer. Col. Estero. Tel. 985-2511IGLESIA PRESBITERIANA “SION”Coromuel 232, Playa Sur Tel: 985-0308 Servicios Dominicales: 11:30 am & 6 pmKINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH WITNESSESAv. de la Marina No. 899, Sat. 3 p.m., Tues. 6 p.m., Tel. 988-0799 / Centro Sunday 10 a.m., Av. Cuauhtémoc 1410, Col. Burócratas, 669-150-5567LA IGLESIA DE JESUCRISTO DE LOS SANTOS DE LOS ULTIMOS DÍAS Sun. 11am - 2pm Dr. Rafael Domínguez #401 Col. Palos Pri-etos, Tel. 982-8396

NEW APOSTOLIC CHURCHSunday 10 a.m. Col. Francisco Villa, Tel. 983-9716SALVATION ARMYSun. 12 p.m., Gutiér-rez Nájera #514 Ote. Tel. 982-3453 Capt. Eric Ramírez Cel. 669 189 3300SAN JUDAS TADEOAv. Mojarra #55 Fracc. Sábalo Country Club, 8:45 am English Mass Tel. 916-6246TEMPLO DE CRISTO REYCañonero Tampico y Germán Evers, Tel. 985-1604TEMPLO DE LA SAGRADA FA-MILIACisne #2 Fracc. Gaviotas Tel. 913 0340 y 913 5034, English services at 8:50 a.m. on Sunday from No-vember to April.THE VINEYARD CHURCHEnglish services, Sundays at 9 a.m., La Viña Culto Español, Sun. 11 a.m. Tel. 916-5114

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MONEY BanksMost banks are open from 9am to 4pm Monday-Friday and some are open on Saturdays. Because of frequent changes with all the banks, it is best to check with them for their current policies. Not all banks will exchange foreign money to pesos. There is usually a daily minimum if they do and will require a passport.

Casa de Cambio (exchange bureau)These businesses are open longer hours than banks, usually do not have long lineups as banks often do, and they offer comparable exchange rates (though banks may offer a slightly better rate). Check around to see where you will receive the best exchange rate (the exchange rate is usually posted prominently outside the bank or casa de cambio).

ATMs in MéxicoThe most convenient way of accessing money while traveling is to withdraw Mexican pesos directly from your credit card or debit card. It’s safer than carrying cash and the exchange rate offered is usually very competitive.

Purchases Goods and ServicesBusinesses may accept a maximum of $100 USD in cash per transaction, with no restriction on the number of transactions per customer. However, many businesses are choosing to not accept US dollars at all. Likewise, many airlines within Mexico will only accept Mexican pesos and credit cards for payment of fees (such as baggage fees). The most convenient way to pay for purchases is to use a credit card or withdraw Mexican pesos from an ATM. It is not advisable to carry large amounts of cash.TippingTipping in either dollars (bills only, no coins) or pesos is acceptable, though pesos are usually more practical for the recipient. The amount you tip is at your discretion and should be based on the quality of service you received. At restaurants, 10 to 15% is standard. Check to be sure the tip is not included in your bill. Bellmen usually receive 10 pesos per bag and maids receive $15 to $30 pesos per day. It is not necessary to tip taxi drivers unless they have rendered special services. Tour guides and delivery people should be tipped. Youth and elderly who bag groceries do not receive a salary, but rely on tips. $2 to $10 pesos is standardized depending on how many bags

you have.

DRINKING THE WATER Purified water and ice are available in all restaurants, bars and lounges. Purified water can be purchased in all supermarkets.

HEALTH Pharmacies are generally staffed by knowledgeable people. Many will deliver and some are open 24 hours.

POSTING MAIL The post office is located downtown, across the street from the main plaza & the other one inside the Central Bus Station. DELIVERY Check the food delivery policy with your hotel. Some allow the delivery to the lobby, others request that you wait outside the door of the lobby.

TAXES A national consumer tax of 16% known as an IVA is tacked onto most purchases, although it is generally included in most restaurant menu prices. Hotels charge a 18% tax.

TRANSPORTATION Always negotiate the price of the ride before entering a taxi. If you are not satisfied with the price, just step back and wait for the next one. In case they charge you more, you can report to their terminal with the license plates. The following charges are fairly standard throughout Mazatlán — Taxis (red & green): from downtown to Golden Zone $60-$80 pesos. Pulmonias: from downtown to Golden Zone $70-$90 pesos. Aurigas: (red pick-up trucks) $80-$100 pesos (8 person capacity) Green Bus (air conditioned): $10.00 pesos (gives change) White with Yellow or Green stripes: $7.50 pesos (gives change).

DRIVING IN MAZ The speed limits in Mazatlán are 40kph in the city, 20kph in school and hospital zones and 90kph outside urban areas.Watch out for unmarked topes, or speed bumps. Some are fairly high and can cause severe damage to your vehicle.

TOURIST informationn Dial the number 066 to notify the municipal police. Ask that a policeman and a police accident investigator come to the scene to make a report. n Do not remove the vehicles that are involved in the accident.n Go with the accident investigator to the corresponding police station.n You have the right to call your vehicle insurance company representative to discuss the accident with the judge and the accident investigator to determine who was at fault.n If someone is injured, no matter how slightly, the

person alleged to have done the injury must present himself at the State DA’s Office.n If no one is injured, the parties of the accident can go before a judge to make an agreement concerning payments for the repairs, thus avoiding going to the State DA’s office.n Always write down the name of the Officer(s) and the number on the back of the vehicle who come to the scene.

IMPORTANT INFORMATIONTHIS IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU NEED TO REMEMBER IN CASE

OF BEING IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

DIAL 066 OR 080FOR EMERGENCY ASSITANCE

DO NOT PAY OR OFFER TO PAY DIRECTLYAll fines are to be paid at the main office station, if you feel you have

been wronged by an officer(s), you MUST report and make an official complaint so that the police department can take action.


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In case you don’t feel like leaving the house, there is a slow parade of vendors catering to couch sloths. First is the affable ceviche cart guy, every morning around 10:30 you can hear him bellowing blocks away AH YEEE YAY!!! YAH YEH OH!!! (Hay ceviche! Ya llegó!) His handmade sawfish and carrot delicacy makes cooking unnecessary. You could live on it forever, with tostadas, limon and salsa. The gypsy shrimp lady occasionally calls, with her ice chest on wheels. A little after eleven, the iced coconut truck with speakers on top parks in the shade of our tree for a good long spell. If you like tejuino, malted maize elixir, it pedals by on a tricycle mid-afternoons. As night falls, it’s time for the tamales de elote and piña, corn and pineapple. And if that isn’t enough, once you learn how to order prepared meals by phone, there is a plethora of great food waiting to be delivered by maniacs on motorcycles. Life here is good in the hood. Of course, nothing lasts forever, but it’s been great so far. Like everywhere in this town, a few thorns but lots of roses.

Stranger in ParadiseBy Mazatlán Jack

AT YOUR FINGERS TIP´S

Chillin’ In the Hood

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One of the coolest things about Mazatlan is its multifaceted diversity, so you don’t have to leave town just because it’s time for a change. There’s plenty of room for all your phases, whether you’re a vampire on the prowl, an old grouch enjoying some solitude or a pilgrim on a mission. This town has it all. Last year, an old friend confessed to me that he had made a romantic fool of himself one time too many down here, and he felt obliged to say goodbye to Maz, a heartbreaking prospect as we can all imagine. I told him, don’t be so drastic, just relocate downtown, stay away from the Golden Zone, reinvent yourself, find a whole new circle of friends and potential victims. Like John Lennon sang, shortly before they shot him, “It’ll be just like starting over”.Believe me, I’m an expert on starting over in Mazatlan, which explains the fake pseudonym. I’ve lived downtown, uptown, back again, outskirts of town, armpit of town, heart of town, and now I’ve settled down in the gut for a while. It’s nice, I’m the only gringo in this working class hood. Nobody recognizes me as that infamous writer/rock star/sex symbol of yesteryear. The joys of anonymity.It’s a quiet neighborhood, by Mazatlan standards. Sporadically noisy of course: the occasional all night banda party down the street… the usual daily onslaught

of amplified vendors… the door-to-door drum and bugle corps… barking dogs, screeching parrots, but overall it’s about as peaceful as it gets here in Mazaville.

Like most anywhere in the colonias, there are lots of little mama and papa businesses within a few minutes walk. There’s a tortilleria down the block and another around the corner, selling nothing but fresh tortillas. If you get there at the right time, early morning or early afternoon, they’re right off the line and melt in your mouth. Two blocks away, there’s a fruteria that offers a limited, seasonally changing selection of dirty, battered fruits and vegetables unloaded before dawn directly off the farmers’ dirty, battered pickups at prices so low I buy all I can carry with coins. Pick them carefully and they clean up well. There are a couple dozen and more locales within a few minutes’ walk where you can get tacos of all kinds, from sidewalk carts to nice restaurants, and on Sunday break out your menudo pail and get in line at the neighbor’s house. There’s a little papeleria for school supplies, an all night taxi wash/speakeasy, several hair salons and a pizza delivery depot. The nearest beer store is a few doors down, and the inevitable OXXO over two blocks away. Across the dogwalk park is a raunchy gourmet butcher shop, where shortly after one o’clock Fridays you can load up on rib eyes and T-bones for under four bucks a pound. There’s an English language school that paralyzes traffic several times a day, a veterinary, a tailorshop, a modest bakery. And it’s all zoned residential.

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ahead of us and panicked, “How am I going to introduce him to my friend when I can’t remember his name?!”We needed to quickly come up with a scheme. I said to my friend, “Rani and I will rush to the sea, frolicking as dogs and owners do. I will leave you alone, so you must walk up to him and introduce yourself.” IT WORKED! He told her his name… Tom.

Is this what it’s come down to? No, it’s a lesson to remind myself of my student, Steve, and how incredibly important it is to listen to names. And… remember them no matter what it takes to make that new name stick to my brain. Getting older and having memory problems is no excuse for something so important. I have adapted many ways to help. If I am fortunate enough, I can write the name down to see it in print. If not, there’s always association. “Ah, Tom. That’s my brother’s name.” Or… “Richard. Yes… he has the same name as that sexy actor, Gere who I would consider marrying if he would have me.” There are always ways to do this, but the thing that I need to keep reminding myself is this. It’s a very important thing, more significant than many things a person encounters in life.

I remind myself of this dilemma often. That is, the STEVE thing. I owe him more than he can ever know. So interesting how this works. We are all probably important to others in ways we will never know.

So, “What’s In A Name Anyway?” EVERYTHING! --Ahhh

As time goes on, I have become shameful on remembering names. When I meet someone, I put my hand out and say, “Nice to meet you, my name is Cynthia.” They respond by telling me their name. This is all appropriate, but the problem here is that I seem to tune out when they tell me their name. A horrible habit. This is not me. When I taught at a small college in Wa State, names were very important. At the start of a new class, I would tell my students, “It’s mandatory that you guys and I know every name in this classroom.”

I taught a course where a young man sat at the back of the classroom. It was clear from the beginning that he had learned to be invisible, and he had obviously succeeded to date. His name was Steve.

Steve didn’t have a chance of remaining anonymous with my name rule.At the end of the quarter, the students were required to fill out evaluations on my teaching performance. When I read them, it was clear which one belonged to Steve. He wrote in the optional text box, “She was the best teacher I have ever had… because she knew my name.”

WOW! Is a name important or what?! Now, back to present… that time when I tune out. Shame on me. There’s a man who spends a lot of time on a beach where I walk. When I see him, it’s always, “Hey, Cynthia. How is it going today?”My problem? I tuned out to his name when we first met, I do not know it, and worse… I let it go on too long to ask him. One day, my girlfriend was accompanying Rani and me on our walk. I saw him

By Christine Yerbic C. Michaels is an author living in Mazatlán. You can check out her novels at cmichaelsbooks.com.

The Ahh of Mazatlán By C. Michaels

What’s In A Name Anyway?PAPAYA BARS

RED CROSS1801 Av. Zaragoza, Downtown. Tel: 981-3690.

I had an occasion to work for the Hawaiian Papaya Growers. The objective was to develop recipes using papaya pulp as it had become a by-product from papaya nectar. This is a modified recipe of the original Papaya Bars. It is a spicy, moist, cake-like Bar Cookie.

Ingredients1 cup papaya pulp1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened1 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1 tsp lime juice, fresh1 TBSP sour cream½ cup nuts, walnuts or pecans, chopped½ cup raisins1 ½ cups flour, white, all purpose1 tsp baking soda1 tsp baking powder1 tsp cinnamon, ground½ tsp nutmeg, freshly grated¼ tsp cloves, ground

MethodPreheat oven to 350°f-180°cGrease and flour a 9 x 13 inch baking panMash papaya with a fork until it becomes smooth. Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and

cloves, set aside. Cream butter and sugar together, beat in the eggs, one at a time. Mix in the vanilla, lime juice, sour cream, nuts, raisins and papaya pulp; add the flour mixture. Gently mix until all ingredients are just covered. Do not cover mix. Pour into prepared baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Test by inserting toothpick in center, if it comes out clean, the bars are done. Cool 10 minutes in pan. Spread glaze (recipe follows) over top. When cool, cut into bars.

Glaze: 1 cup sugar, powdered2 TBSP lime juice, fresh

Mix together until ingredients form a smooth frosting that spreads easily.

http://www.vineyardmcm.org/


LA VINA THE VINEYARD CHURCHServices Opportunities. Deliver food to the city dump workers. Help with your donations to feed the children. Calling Local: Office 916-5114. E-mail: [email protected]

MAZATLAN ORPHANAGE Cristina Peña de Herrera, President, Board of Directors. Address: Zaragoza 227-A, Centro. Tel: 981-2214

TRES ISLAS ORPHANAGE FUNDServing Orfanatorio Mazatlán, Salvation Army Home for Children, Father Tovar´s Home for Boys (Hogar San Pablo), Ciudad de los Niños, and FloreSer. One hundred percent of your donations go directly to help the children’s in the orphanages with nothing taken for administration and your donations are tax-deductible. To learn how you can help, please visit www.orphanagefunds.org or email: [email protected]

ahead of us and panicked, “How am I going to introduce him to my friend when I can’t remember his name?!”We needed to quickly come up with a scheme. I said to my friend, “Rani and I will rush to the sea, frolicking as dogs and owners do. I will leave you alone, so you must walk up to him and introduce yourself.” IT WORKED! He told her his name… Tom.

Is this what it’s come down to? No, it’s a lesson to remind myself of my student, Steve, and how incredibly important it is to listen to names. And… remember them no matter what it takes to make that new name stick to my brain. Getting older and having memory problems is no excuse for something so important. I have adapted many ways to help. If I am fortunate enough, I can write the name down to see it in print. If not, there’s always association. “Ah, Tom. That’s my brother’s name.” Or… “Richard. Yes… he has the same name as that sexy actor, Gere who I would consider marrying if he would have me.” There are always ways to do this, but the thing that I need to keep reminding myself is this. It’s a very important thing, more significant than many things a person encounters in life.

I remind myself of this dilemma often. That is, the STEVE thing. I owe him more than he can ever know. So interesting how this works. We are all probably important to others in ways we will never know.

So, “What’s In A Name Anyway?” EVERYTHING! --Ahhh

AA MEETINGS AA.....BACK 2 BASICS, CLOSED AA Group. We meet Every Friday, at, Noon, at the Melville Hotel, Constitution 99, Contacts: [email protected], 669 117 6112; [email protected], 669 116 5389

AL - ANON Family Group MeetingsTime: 10 AM ThursdaysLocation: “LA MISION” oval iron gate306 Camarón Sábalo Golden Zone MazatlánNext to Dr. Backman’s OfficeOpen Meetings English Speaking Wheel Chair AccessibleDoor Open Late Nov-April 2016-2017Contact [email protected] Or [email protected]

HOSPICE MAZATLAN Office: 182-1486 - 208 International, at the corner of Rio Presidio, near the Ley Vieja and Waldos on Ejército Mexicano. For info call: Lois Croly, Board of Director, cell: 669-162-5441, For donations, www.hospicemazatlan.org and/or email: [email protected]. We’ll be happy to receive your donation on the bank account: Banorte 611441245

FRIENDS OF MEXICO (FOM) Friends of Mexico is dark July, August, September, information about us is on our web site www.friendsofmexicoac.org We will resume our activites on the 2nd Tuesday of October.

CASA DOWN Founded in 1993, is home to 29 young people affected by Down’s Syndrome. Casa Down needs volunteers, financial donations, school supplies and maintenance help. Call Laura Elena Arias 669-136-0821

BOYS HOME (HOGAR SAN PABLO) Tel: 982-3720 (Padre Horacio Rabelo Moreno) Address: Paseo del Centenario No. 9, Centro.

NOTICE: All of these organizations are responsible for keeping us updated; we are not responsible for the information here. All these donations places are responsible for keeping us

updated; we are not responsible for the information here.

Organizations & Donations

RED CROSS1801 Av. Zaragoza, Downtown. Tel: 981-3690.

A regular medical check-up is important to maintain good physical as well as mental health as there are many “silent” illnesses which do not present any symptoms until the disease is quite advanced.Objectives of a Medical Check-up• To detect risk factors which can cause or accelerate an illness or to detect an

illness in its initial stages in order to eradicate it. • To maintain our health in optimum condition• The types of check-ups recommended depend on our age, sex and risk

factors, the most common being:• In men, from 18-39 years old, an electrocardiogram, chest x-ray, lipid profile,

urinalysis, glucose, nutritional evaluation and blood work including HIV test.• Men over 40 should also have a regular prostate exam and uric acid test.• In women between the ages of 20-35, an electrocardiogram, chest x-ray,

lipid profile, urinalysis, glucose and nutritional evaluation. • Women over 40 should also have a regular mammogram and breast

ultrasound as well as a PAP smear.• In both cases, a cardiology check-up including lab tests, echo-cardiogram,

as well as calcium score may be recommended. Additional tests such as an MRI of the coronary arteries and a diagnostic catheter procedure may be suggested by your health care professional.

It is important to create a habit of regular preventative check-ups and not wait for an emergency to occur which may require surgery or other treatment which may affect our quality of life.We should be mindful of including healthy habits in our daily lifestyle such as good nutrition and regular physical activity, and we should educate ourselves from an early age about the benefits of remaining healthy in order to live a full and active life.

By Hospital Sharp

ROUTINE MEDICALCHECK-UPS

http://www.hospitalsharp.com/

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TRANSPORTATION: Always negotiate the price of the ride before entering a taxi. If you are not satisfied with the price, just step back and wait for the next one. In case they charge you more, you can report to their terminal with the license plates or to the State Departament of Transport at 125-9598. The following charges are fairly standard throughout Mazatlán — Taxis (red & green): from downtown to Golden Zone $60-$80 pesos. Pulmonias: from downtown to Golden Zone $70-$90 pesos. Aurigas: (red pick-up trucks) $80-$100 pesos (8 person capacity) Green Bus (air conditioned): $10.00 pesos (gives change) White with Yellow or Green stripes: $7.00 pesos (gives change).

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Thanks to this Guy Barry A. Pask

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Dear Love Doctors:What keeps long term friendships ? Curious!

Dear Curious: Give your friends nourishing messages indicating “you matter to me” such as calling on birthdays etc. You can put special events on your calendar, manually or on a computer that way you won’t miss one. We have friends that we don’t see more than twice a year but we are in contact with them often. Surprise each other on non-birthdays. I.e. just because”. The message is “you count”. For example I recently called my friend that I have known for 60 years and said “Happy 60th Anniversary”! At first she didn’t understand but when I explained my reason for calling she loved it!

Dear Love Doctors:Our friends our age do not enjoy outings like we do. What are ways to engage them. They are really acting old.

Dear Reader:Growing older is mandatory. BUT growing UP is optional. Most people have a “safe” landing while aging but may not experience a calm journey! Find out what interests them. Read and learn more about it then you will have more in common and they may be interested in participating in outings related to their interests.

Dear Love Doctors:We have 4 adult children and they each have a spouse. We want to do more with them when their schedules allow. However one of the spouses is so negative it wrecks the event. What would you do? Stumped!

Dear Stumped:Plan alone time without the negative person as much as possible or limit the amount of time they are with you. There is no win-win situation or strategy for all to “feel good” about the decision.

Dear Love Doctors:Several States in the US have legalized marijuana and some people have a medical prescription to use it. Can they to bring it to Mexico on their vacation? Confused?

Dear Confused:Each country has their own law and regulations on marijuana. Just because it is legal or prescribed by a doctor in one country does not mean that it is legal in another. It is best to check with the authorities of the country you will be visiting prior to your departure. It is always best to be safe than sorry.

Notice good, Laugh Loud, Love Often

Questions? Please submit to: [email protected]. Website: www.lovesgps.com Disclaimer: This column is for informational purposes only and is nvot in any way intented to replace professional services.

By Michael & Phyllis Giammatteo The Love Doctors

Revolution of the Dead – Walk Through the Angela Peralta Theater - 7pmDay of the Dead Parade - Centro Historico - 8 pmDay of The Deads (adults)Concierto OSSLA – Sinaloa Symphony Orchestra Concert - Gordon Campbell – Angela Peralta Theater – 8pm* For more information please Visit: mazatlanlife.comArt Walk first of the season. From 4 to 8 pm (First Friday of each month till April)Fiesta Sin Fronteras - Concert – Angela Peralta Theater 8 pmComedy Club at Playa Mazatlán Hotel – 6 pmFour Rooms – Delfos Contemporary Dance – Centro Histórico 6 pm & 8:30 pm Mexican Revolution –Long Weekend from Sat 19 to Mon 21USA Thanksgiving DayArt3 Trayectorias - Rubio Gallery – 7 pmMemories Knapsack – Angela Peralta Gallery – 7:30 pmStrings, Trumpet and Pipe – from baroque to the Celts- Angela Peralta Theater 8 pmMaratón Pacífico

Our friends our age do not enjoy outings like we do. What are ways to engage them. They are really acting old.

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OCTOBERCanada Thanksgiving DayVenados Baseball Opened -Tickets at StadiumMexican Columbus DayJóse Miguel Rivera – Piano - Casa Haas 19:00 hrs.“FRIDA” Book Presentation – Martha Zamora - Angel Peralta Gallery – 7pmMazatlán Beer Fest – Convention Center – from 7 pm to 2 amDaylight savings ends in México at midnight – One hour backHalloween Day, Please watch for kids

Nutcrackers Ballet – Angela Peralta Theater – 8 pmNutcrackers performance - Teatro Angela Peralta - 6 pm & 8:30 pmIt’s Midnight…..Night Varieties Delfos Contemporary Dance- Angela Peralta Theater 6 pmThe Rock Classics- Angela Peralta Theater – 8 pmComedy Club at Playa Mazatlan HotelChristmas Gala - Concert Angela Peralta Theater 8 pmCorpus Delicti - Delfos Contemporary Dance – Casa Haas 7 pm

Comedy Club at Playa Mazatlan Hotel Tribute Shows – Twisted Mama`s Rest.

Tribute Shows – Twisted Mama´s The Annual Hospice Dinner DanceComedy Club at Playa Mazatlan Hotel Carnaval Mazatlán 2017 25th Bad Mood Burning – Olas Altas at 8 pm25th Naval Combat Fireworks – Olas Altas 10:30 pm26th Inaugural Parade from Olas Altas beach to valentino’s 5:30 pm27th Coronation of the Child Queen – Venado’s Stadium – 6:30 pm28th Second Parade - Starts at the Aquarium and proceeds south along the Malecón – 4 .30 pm28th Tribute Shows – Twisted Mama`s

Tribute Shows – Twisted Mama`s Comedy Club at Playa Mazatlan Hotel

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